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BD06 MLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,882 mi
Last recorded153,882 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 153,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 145,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 140,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,535 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 127,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 105,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,010 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,101 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BD06 MLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD06 MLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD06 MLJ registered?

BD06 MLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is BD06 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 MLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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